The logo of the St. Louis Hawks National Basketball Association team, which existed from 1955 until 1968, when they were moved to Atlanta. The Hawks won the NBA title in 1958, winning the Finals in six games over the Boston Celtics. Bill Russell was hurt in the series, allowing Hawks’ scoring machine Bob Pettit to dominate. Other notable players to play for the Hawks during their time in St.Louis were Cliff Hagan, Clyde Lovelette, Lenny Wilkens, Richie Guerin and Zelmo Beatty.